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▪ “Spoonface Steinberg”: Story of a 12 year old autistic girl, attempting to navigate modern life. At each performance, a different member of the community will ‘play’ Spoonface. April 7-24.

▪ Shakespeare Marathon Reading: 38 Plays by William Shakespeare read straight through by 38 different theater groups from across the state, April 23-28, North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St., Raleigh.

▪ “Macbeth”: Premiere of Robert Weiss’ ballet based on one of Shakespeare’s best known dramas, choreographed to an original score by J. Mark Scearce. April 14-17, Memorial Auditorium, downtown Raleigh; April 30-May 1, DPAC, 123 Vivian St., Durham.

Justice Theater Project

▪ “Still … Life. An Exploration of a Killing State, North Carolina”: Written by Deb Royals and members of The Justice Theater Project and originally presented in 2006. First-hand accounts and slides show exactly what takes place at a state-sponsored execution, as well as glimpses into points of view of those that have lost a loved one to murder, and those who have loved someone executed by the state. 8 p.m., April 28-30 and 3 p.m., May 1,Umstead Park United Church of Christ, 8208 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh. $10. $25 dinner theater on April 30.

▪ “Tea with Agatha”: Actress JoAnne Dickinson and University Theatre director John McIlwee in a behind-the-scenes tour of how the world of Christie’s mysteries are created. Patrons may choose to have a tea or dinner with “Agatha.” June 11, 19 and 25. $50, $75.

PlayMakers Repertory Company

Paul Green Theatre, 150 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill

Tickets start at $15. Show times vary. 919-962-7529; www.playmakersrep.org

▪ “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, From the German Südwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915”: Playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury’s play about a theater group preparing a performance piece on a little-known episode of early 20th century genocide. Feb. 24-March 13.

Ward Theatre

▪ “Jacuzzi” by The Debate Society: In a secluded ski cabin on a snowy Colorado mountainside, the wealthy and the aimless meet in the simmering waters of a hot tub. 7:30 p.m. Through March 20. Mondays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. $25.